TESTIMONIALS
Just a small selection of the lovely feedback and testimonials about Alec McPhedran
"I have worked with Alec in the creative sector for many years and always value his honest approach to individual coaching, advisory and training services. Alec is well recognised in the media sector and has provided advice and support to me as CEO in the most challenging of situations. I find his approach sensitive, innovative and creative and he always brings a fresh and pragmatic view to complex business planning. Over the years Alec has also supported me personally, helping to finesse my own leadership approach in an ever changing landscape."
CEO Creativ UK
CEO Creativ UK
Graduate, Rolls-Royce Global Induction
"The GENIUS coaching model by Alec McPhedran is probably the least known model but arguably one of the most inspiring of the coaching models in this part of the book."
The Little Book of BIG Coaching Models, Dr Bob Bates, 2015, Pearson Education Limited, ISBN 978-1-292-08149-6
Link to the GENIUS Coaching website
Link to Amazon for The Little Book of BIG Coaching Models
The Little Book of BIG Coaching Models, Dr Bob Bates, 2015, Pearson Education Limited, ISBN 978-1-292-08149-6
Link to the GENIUS Coaching website
Link to Amazon for The Little Book of BIG Coaching Models
Delegate, GLL Coaching Award Workshop
"In my role as Associate Director of GLL, I am responsible for the Learning and Development of 9000 staff. Developing collaborative managers and internal coaches forms part of our succession planning and business growth strategies. We have been running a CMI qualification programme for our managers with the CMI since 2009 and Alec has remained the key tutor for the Award, Certificate and Diploma delivery programmes over the past 6 years. Alec’s teaching methods are outstanding. He brings to life the value of coaching and mentoring in a pragmatic way so that the managers feel better equipped to apply their new skills and support and develop their staff. The feedback we have bears this out – managers will often comment on their learning journey and how they have developed skills which they can apply in the workplace and they recognise the benefits of a coaching style for individuals, teams and the organisation. Our long term working relationship with Alec means that he understands our business context completely and adapts this training with this in mind. Over the years we have worked together on the content and delivery so that it maximises business impact. We have been involved in CMI case studies to measure the impact of our programme externally because Alec has recognised our progression on the coaching journey and he has encouraged us to share it within GLL and externally through CMI workshops. Alec works in partnership with you – he is not a supplier of training. He is passionate about what he does and he has been a great mentor and support to me personally as my role has developed over the years. Alec can get the nub of the business issues you are facing quickly and help you to sort out your thoughts and solutions – so he definitely practices what he preaches and is a formidable coach ! He is professional, open, honest and easy to work with I have no hesitation in recommending him as a coach and trainer. "
GLL Associate Director
GLL Associate Director
"It was honestly brilliant and has really opened my eyes."
Customer Excellence Workshop Delegate, Waterlogic and BWCA
"I am absolutely astounded – I never thought I would pass! I really enjoyed the process and the further reading & learning. But as I said in my original email your tuition was great and really stuck with me – thanks for all your help."
CMI Coaching Certificate candidate
"Absolutely clear on what I can now offer as a valuable mentor. Great session."
BAFTA Mentor Training Sponsor Manager
"Alec was very engaging and insightful."
Senior Manager, Coaching Essential, Lands' End Clothing
"Eye opening, informative, practical and surprisingly enjoyable."
Anti Bullying and Harassment Workshop delegate, Directors UK
"Thank you so much. That was really inspirations;. You've certainly left our members re-thinking their business after that. I have had some absolutely fantastic feedback so again, thank you so much."
Chairman, British Water Cooler Association
"Definitely one of the best courses I have ever been on."
Rolls-Royce Graduate Global Corporate Induction
"Alec really opened up my ideas to how I can take control in approaching things in a completely different way and in which I felt I was in full control. Impressive."
Creative England coachee
"Very engaging tutor."
GLL Manager - Coaching Skills
"Really useful two days. Alec was very engaging and knowledgeable. This has given me another dimension in how IO can help others and share my experiences."
Delegate, Guild of British Camera Technicians Train the Trainer Course
"Workshop was well weighted with active participation and learning from a tutor who listened and was very knowledgeable."
GLL Manager - Coaching Skills
"Great knowledgeable trainer. Interesting, engaging and really connected with us."
GLL Manager - Coaching Skills
“What a star you are - thank you so much for providing us with an excellent mentoring workshop for the producers forum networking programme.”
The Producers Forum Mentoree Workshop
“Absolutely not what I expected. I am so glad I came.”
BECTU High Impact Interviewing Skills Workshop
“I think if the government want to throw money at trainers, to help us learn about export (which I think they should be doing even in these lean times), then they should be putting it in the right hands. That is you guys.”
Film Production Company
“Alec, thanks for yesterday, they, and I, really enjoyed it. I could see that they got a real buzz out of it, I am sure that the event has helped focus them on their job search!!”
Royal Opera House
“Just wanted to say what a thoroughly worthwhile and pleasant time I had yesterday, it really fired me up and was exactly what I needed. You sure know your stuff and I'm really grateful for all your tip top tips.”
BECTU Delegate
"An experienced generalist, Alec offers a realistic and pragmatic approach to leadership and organisational development, with the ability to share insights and recommendations as and when appropriate. He is able to build trust and rapport with the individuals and teams he works with quickly regardless of where they sit within the organisations hierarchy. His ease of style enables him to bring simplicity and a 'lightness of touch' to often complex and sensitive issues. Always willing to 'go the extra mile', Alec's commitment to his clients and his 'self-imposed' high standards make him one of our most valued and sort after Associates."
UK Management Consultancy
“The background research which our trainer (Alec) had carried out before he met up with our team was impressive – it felt like he knew the business inside and out before he even set foot in the door. During our 3 day workshop, he introduced us to a lot of new management, teamwork and brainstorming techniques but, more usefully, made sure that everything directly related to our business and was designed to improve our performance both as individuals and as a team.”
RMJM Architects
"We have total confidence in Alec both creating and running successful training sessions. He has provided a brilliant and extremely valuable piece of bespoke training for us, that has received excellent feedback from the trainees. Some of the comments; “The workshop was extremely useful and inspired me”, “Fantastic, been a real eye opener”, “The training was very motivating and insightful”, “Really encouraging and provided me with lots of ideas on how to structure my next career move” and “The networking advice was practical and insightful”
Media Guardian
"Not what I was expecting from one of our courses. A really valuable day and definitely something I will put into action when I get back."
Jaguar Land Rover
"Loved the day - huge fun and really entertaining. I also learnt things too which was a bonus."
BAFTA Mentoring Workshop
"I thought the workshop (Project Management) was going to be very boring. Great day, lots of new things to try and very enjoyable."
Center Parcs Manager
"As a HR professional, Alec’s coaching, training and advisory services have been extremely valuable to strategic planning particularly through various change management processes in my work over the past 10 years. He has provided excellent bespoke coaching for senior managers and CEO’s and has recently provided sessions in confident client management and Influencing people. This left the group with some real tools and techniques for managing challenging conversations. The team have really embedded his techniques into their day to day approach and we can already see a real difference. With his extensive professional network across the creative industries, Alec is demonstrably effective in inspiring change. His services are always tailored to our specific organisational needs and his method and approach have been instrumental to our people planning."
Head of HR an Operations, Creative England
"Alec got the group working well and I thought the day proved to be very valuable for our team. Good fun too."
Hafele UK delegate
"Really interesting range of exercises, discussion and practical tools for negotiation. A good day."
The Book Trust manager
"Alec was really interesting , enjoyable and engaging with lots of energy. I can't help but think if Alec didn't run the session, it would have been quite bland."
Induction Participant, Rolls-Royce
Customer Excellence Workshop Delegate, Waterlogic and BWCA
"I am absolutely astounded – I never thought I would pass! I really enjoyed the process and the further reading & learning. But as I said in my original email your tuition was great and really stuck with me – thanks for all your help."
CMI Coaching Certificate candidate
"Absolutely clear on what I can now offer as a valuable mentor. Great session."
BAFTA Mentor Training Sponsor Manager
"Alec was very engaging and insightful."
Senior Manager, Coaching Essential, Lands' End Clothing
"Eye opening, informative, practical and surprisingly enjoyable."
Anti Bullying and Harassment Workshop delegate, Directors UK
"Thank you so much. That was really inspirations;. You've certainly left our members re-thinking their business after that. I have had some absolutely fantastic feedback so again, thank you so much."
Chairman, British Water Cooler Association
"Definitely one of the best courses I have ever been on."
Rolls-Royce Graduate Global Corporate Induction
"Alec really opened up my ideas to how I can take control in approaching things in a completely different way and in which I felt I was in full control. Impressive."
Creative England coachee
"Very engaging tutor."
GLL Manager - Coaching Skills
"Really useful two days. Alec was very engaging and knowledgeable. This has given me another dimension in how IO can help others and share my experiences."
Delegate, Guild of British Camera Technicians Train the Trainer Course
"Workshop was well weighted with active participation and learning from a tutor who listened and was very knowledgeable."
GLL Manager - Coaching Skills
"Great knowledgeable trainer. Interesting, engaging and really connected with us."
GLL Manager - Coaching Skills
“What a star you are - thank you so much for providing us with an excellent mentoring workshop for the producers forum networking programme.”
The Producers Forum Mentoree Workshop
“Absolutely not what I expected. I am so glad I came.”
BECTU High Impact Interviewing Skills Workshop
“I think if the government want to throw money at trainers, to help us learn about export (which I think they should be doing even in these lean times), then they should be putting it in the right hands. That is you guys.”
Film Production Company
“Alec, thanks for yesterday, they, and I, really enjoyed it. I could see that they got a real buzz out of it, I am sure that the event has helped focus them on their job search!!”
Royal Opera House
“Just wanted to say what a thoroughly worthwhile and pleasant time I had yesterday, it really fired me up and was exactly what I needed. You sure know your stuff and I'm really grateful for all your tip top tips.”
BECTU Delegate
"An experienced generalist, Alec offers a realistic and pragmatic approach to leadership and organisational development, with the ability to share insights and recommendations as and when appropriate. He is able to build trust and rapport with the individuals and teams he works with quickly regardless of where they sit within the organisations hierarchy. His ease of style enables him to bring simplicity and a 'lightness of touch' to often complex and sensitive issues. Always willing to 'go the extra mile', Alec's commitment to his clients and his 'self-imposed' high standards make him one of our most valued and sort after Associates."
UK Management Consultancy
“The background research which our trainer (Alec) had carried out before he met up with our team was impressive – it felt like he knew the business inside and out before he even set foot in the door. During our 3 day workshop, he introduced us to a lot of new management, teamwork and brainstorming techniques but, more usefully, made sure that everything directly related to our business and was designed to improve our performance both as individuals and as a team.”
RMJM Architects
"We have total confidence in Alec both creating and running successful training sessions. He has provided a brilliant and extremely valuable piece of bespoke training for us, that has received excellent feedback from the trainees. Some of the comments; “The workshop was extremely useful and inspired me”, “Fantastic, been a real eye opener”, “The training was very motivating and insightful”, “Really encouraging and provided me with lots of ideas on how to structure my next career move” and “The networking advice was practical and insightful”
Media Guardian
"Not what I was expecting from one of our courses. A really valuable day and definitely something I will put into action when I get back."
Jaguar Land Rover
"Loved the day - huge fun and really entertaining. I also learnt things too which was a bonus."
BAFTA Mentoring Workshop
"I thought the workshop (Project Management) was going to be very boring. Great day, lots of new things to try and very enjoyable."
Center Parcs Manager
"As a HR professional, Alec’s coaching, training and advisory services have been extremely valuable to strategic planning particularly through various change management processes in my work over the past 10 years. He has provided excellent bespoke coaching for senior managers and CEO’s and has recently provided sessions in confident client management and Influencing people. This left the group with some real tools and techniques for managing challenging conversations. The team have really embedded his techniques into their day to day approach and we can already see a real difference. With his extensive professional network across the creative industries, Alec is demonstrably effective in inspiring change. His services are always tailored to our specific organisational needs and his method and approach have been instrumental to our people planning."
Head of HR an Operations, Creative England
"Alec got the group working well and I thought the day proved to be very valuable for our team. Good fun too."
Hafele UK delegate
"Really interesting range of exercises, discussion and practical tools for negotiation. A good day."
The Book Trust manager
"Alec was really interesting , enjoyable and engaging with lots of energy. I can't help but think if Alec didn't run the session, it would have been quite bland."
Induction Participant, Rolls-Royce
Group feedback from Shell Influencing Skills workshop delegates